Posted by B2chica on February 19, 2004, at 8:44:20
In reply to Strattera, posted by giosmom on February 19, 2004, at 0:01:51
giosmom
I am 30 and have a diagnosis of ADHD and Bipolar2. The pdoc i saw was the first time anyone ever questioned if i had ADHD. He was Very surprised it was Never brought up to me before i had almost every checkbox marked on that dang list. School has Always been a struggle for me, work as well. Though i'm still processing all this i'm really reflecting on my k-12 education and Really wish someone would have noticed and helped me before. My life may not have been such a struggle as it was. So i want to share my support on the amazing job you've done thus far as a parent. Supporting and following your instincts.
My psychiatrist also mentioned that they have noticed (in much research) that children identified with ADHD and left untreated are later diagnosed with bipolar (i was amazed to hear that).
As for your husband, well...my husband reacted about the same way to my diagnosis. "it's all in your head". well (chuckle) it technically is...however it's in your brain. a physiological aspect that noone (including your son) can control. If you break a leg you get a cast, if you get a cut you get stitches, so if you have chemical imbalance, use medication that will level you out. I love my husband very much but he's very old world (small town growing up) and still has the stigma insight to mental illness. It's been very hard on me, but i know in time and with my help in making sure he's educated on Exactly what's happening, maybe the fear and resistance will go aside and acceptance will seep in.
Best of luck to you.
B2chica.> My son was diagnossed with ADHA (hyperactivity and inattentiveness). His therapist wants him to start on Strattera. Can anyone give me info on this, and experiences? My son is 12 and I want to do whatever I can for him, but my husband views ADHD diagnosis as a "crutch" for us to use ~ that our son just has no interest in school work, etc.
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> Thanks for the help!
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